Accountability Quotes
With such a worshipping wife, it was hardly possible that any natural defects in it should not be increased. The extreme sweetness of her temper must hurt his.
I don’t like the idea of something where you have to depend upon the integrity of the man and not the integrity of the institution.
Jefferson was ambivalent about executive power – until he bore executive responsibility.
If you hang out with chickens, you're going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you're going to fly.
The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same.
We have to endure the discordance between imagination and fact. It is better to say, “I am suffering, ” than to say, “This landscape is ugly.
When people say "If I only knew then what I know now" makes me wonder why they aren't using that wisdom now.
Bravery is the choice to show up and listen to another person, be it a loved one or perceived foe, even when it is uncomfortable, painful, or the last thing you want to do.
To have extreme, laser-like focus, you must be willing to reject a lot of opportunities, even if they sound great.
Circumstances, events or situations do not have inherent meanings except what you give them
Find something about yourself to laugh about every day.
To find true fulfilment, you must live your life’s purpose.
There isn’t a single definition of happiness to suit everyone’s requirements, but you know it when you feel it
Success and the pursuit of it can nourish your body, but only significance has the ability to nourish your mind, body and spirit.
Master the art of finding something to celebrate about in each moment and life will become an exciting adventure
The abundant life should include all that life has freely given you – love, good health, success, prosperity, happiness, joy, spirituality, fulfilment, wisdom, purpose, growth and excitement.
To succeed in life you need five things – a burning desire, a willingness to do whatever it takes, wisdom, incredible effort, and a commitment to never ending improvement.
The greatest people in history were those who lived a life of significance and service. You can join them if you’re willing to serve.
You need time, perseverance, and patience to develop the character and abilities required for success.
Greatness is achieved when you fulfil your purpose by doing what you were born to do.
Always direct your emotions, desires, behaviour, and actions in the present so they are in alignment with what you want in your future.
Your ego does not need to be crushed, it needs to be redeemed.
Perfection is the lowest standard out there because it is unattainable. Be the best you can but don’t try to be someone you were not born to be.
You have mastered the art of discipline when you are able to act according to what you ultimately desire rather than how you feel in the present moment.
To get to ‘yes’ from ‘no’, you may have to journey through ‘maybe’.
Staying true to your dream by using your mental, emotional and physical strength is discipline in action. You express it through focus, grit, self-control, persistence, perseverance, and willpower.
Discipline is more about self-control through your inner strength and less about restriction.
The ability to make yourself do what needs to be done at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner – irrespective of your feelings – marks the true test of self-discipline.
Self-discipline is a learned habit that should be developed and continuously worked on through regular application, practice, and repetition.
Discipline begins where you are, and the key to sustaining the level of discipline you need lies in developing daily habits and routines which mirror the life you want to have.
The investment you make in others is transferred to everyone they influence long after you’re gone. Significance
Significance is about making a difference, and its pursuit should ideally come before the pursuit of success – or at least at the same time.
It’s not how long you live that matters, it’s how well you live.
Have you decided how great you want to be? It’s really up to you. Greatness is a choice.
Success may create excitement, but only significance leads to fulfilment.
Success lasts a lifetime but stops at the end of your life. Significance lasts many lifetimes and continues long after you’re gone.
If you see success as a race, then you will start eagerly with enthusiasm and passion with the hope of finishing quickly but there is much more to your success journey than your duration and speed.
Achievers are biased towards action despite any fear, and this courage sets them apart from others.
Your life is a direct reflection of your level of investment in yourself, and your success or the lack of it is often decided by your personal development level.
Commit to the lifestyle of investing in you first. It always produces the best return.
Investing in yourself is one of the foundations for better relationships, health, happiness, success, and prosperity.